Name: Sea View Inn At The Beach
Address: 3400 Highland Avenue, Manhattan Beach, 90266, US

10/10

Exceptional

13 Jul 2026

Hyun Sook

Good maintenance room and staff was very kind and helpful.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

13 Jul 2026

Gwen Stacy

Can’t wait to return!

Self

8/10

Excellent

12 Jul 2026

Tanya

Our two queen beds room with partial ocean view was comfortable and pleasing. The pool wasn’t inviting. Plus it was chilly despite being July. There’s no free breakfast.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 Jul 2026

Nina

I really loved the view of the ocean from the balcony. It would be better if the pool towels were at the pool. Also the bikes had back peddle brakes instead of external brakes they also had a very heavy steel frame without gears. The staff was very helpful and pleasant.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jul 2026

javier andres

My stay at this hotel was excellent, the staff was really kind, she offered us all the amenities , bikes , umbrellas, chairs. The room was clean and quiet.

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jul 2026

Marie

The location of the hotel was perfect.

Self

8/10

Excellent

09 Jul 2026

Kailey

We had such a nice stay and for the price this place was amazing! The only thing I can say is getting up and down the giant hill to the beach was a challenge, it is very steep and would be difficult for small children or elderly! However, the beds were clean and comfortable and the air conditioner worked great!

Family

10/10

Exceptional

07 Jul 2026

Jonathan

Great location, 402 is a great room for the price, nice staff, gave me noon check out, nice.

6/10

Pleasant

06 Jul 2026

mary

Steep hills to the beach. Property was supposed to be partial ocean view but we were in an alley. Felt unsafe. Changed hotels after 1 night. Not as expected

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jul 2026

Nina

Close to the beach. Very helpful staff.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jul 2026

Ruth

Barbara was welcoming and amazing upon arrival a d throughout our stay. Room was sea view and really comfy with plenty of storage. Great to watch the world go by on our balcony. Air conditioned and great shower. Plenty of coffee and breakfast places and some good bars within walking distance. We used the hotel bikes and ride to Redondo Beach one Day and Marina del Rey the next. Wonderful.. getting back up the hill is the hardest part of the journey! Take up the offer of a bike basket and take water!!! Pool area is lovely and relaxing, and clean. We will be back. Manhattan Beach is a special place.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 Jun 2026

Jennifer

A great location with friendly staff. We loved the extras - beach chairs, towels, boogie boards, & umbrellas. The ice machine by the pool was appreciated. It’s a bit of a steep walk to and from the beach, but worth it! A grocery store next door for anything you need.

Family

4/10

Poor

29 Jun 2026

Patricia

Was not what I expected from Manhattan Beach. We had a queen size bed; I guess my fault maybe I did not read that! The floors in the room were filthy. My socks were black. They had a coffee pot but the coffee grounds were placed in a small container with a lid. They would just refill the container. I don’t know if it was put there 2 days, 2 weeks or 12 months ago. Did not smell fresh. The shower was old school. The shower doors were so heavy and it was hard to slide the doors closed. Then the door would go off the track!! Had to shower with one of the doors completely open. I could go on and on but I’m sure you get the idea.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jun 2026

Erin

Cute hotel in a great spot

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jun 2026

Maureen

The staff was incredibly thoughtful and kind!

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jun 2026

Kennedi

Good location , walking distance from beach and lots of restaurants and shops around , parking , staff friendly

Family

4/10

Poor

28 Jun 2026

Wesley

So, we ended up with a unit that you entered from an alley. There was no view as there were walls surrounding the unit. At no time of booking were we told that we picked a unit that you could not see out. There was ONE bath towel to be shared by two people (the front desk did supply more when asked). The inside, while fairly clean, was a bit tattered. The TV could only access one channel (I did not notify front desk). The coffee in the room were loose grounds in a cannister, which just does not seem safe these days.

In short, front desk was friendly but the place was not nearly as advertised. It is in a good location but that's it.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

22 Jun 2026

Luke

Great location. Room was just ok.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jun 2026

Debbie

Awesome stay

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jun 2026

Erik

Great hotel right on the beach

Self

2/10

Poor

15 Jun 2026

John

Everything about this hotel was poor do not stay here

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jun 2026

David

Great location and clean

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jun 2026

Heather

Great hotel! From check in to the perfect location, we enjoyed our stay!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jun 2026

Brett

Short walk to the beach. Great restaurants nearby. Can check out beach chairs, towels, toys, bikes, etc to enhance your stay.

Family_with_children

2/10

Poor

12 Jun 2026

Monique

did not get the room I \"thought\" I booked. We were put in a different BUILDING and our room was in the very back. Our window looked into the alley behind the building. Staff had an attitude like, oh well. I will never stay there again. 500 was NOT worth this motel for 2 nights.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

11 Jun 2026

Adam

Great location. Very good value.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

11 Jun 2026

Karen

We enjoyed staying in this quaint motel. It felt like a step back in time. We had a standard ocean view room. It was clean and they even had Charmin toilet paper. We took advantage of the free bikes and had a great ride to Redondo Beach. Close restaurants and close to the beach and strand. We would definitely stay there again!

Family

8/10

Excellent

11 Jun 2026

Elizabeth

Good neighborhood very close to the beach!

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jun 2026

Edward

Second time here....great place....very friendly staff...right in the middle of Manhattan Beach...walk to anything needed....great view of the ocean(grab the top floor if you can.)100% reccommend.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jun 2026

Brenda

Super close to the beach. Great location. Room was dated. Really small, had some signs of damage on the walls the carpeting and in the bathroom. Be aware narrow stairs and no elevator. But overall was a super quiet place friendly staff.

Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

02 Jun 2026

Rob

Proximity to beach and dining were great. Room was small, but we didn’t mind, the price was reasonable.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

31 May 2026

crystal

This property was a block from the beach and places to eat and perfect for what we were needing. We had a day layover on a trip out of the country and had about 30 hours to kill. It's a very quick Uber ride from the airport and we were able to walk around, enjoy the weather and eat some good food at some fun little places. The property itself is fine but nothing fancy at all. It's the location that's amazing! The place is somewhat dated but very clean and had everything we needed. The onsite property manager, Tequila, was the star of the show. Friendly, helpful, and when we had an issue with our shower head, she was over in 5 minutes and had it fixed in another 5! Give this girl a raise!

Family

10/10

Exceptional

31 May 2026

Heather

We loved staying in this area of Manhattan Beach, and Sea View Inn is a hidden gem. Since it is tucked away in Bruce’s Beach, it is quiet but a wonderful walk to downtown Manhattan Beach.

Family_with_children

4/10

Poor

28 May 2026

Jessica

PROS
The location was the best part of this stay. Easy beach access and convenient parking made getting around Manhattan Beach simple and stress-free. Staff was friendly during check-in as well.

CONS
Unfortunately, the condition of the room completely overshadowed the good location. The property felt extremely dated and poorly maintained. The room appeared barely cleaned upon arrival. There were stains on the bedding and carpet, marks all over the walls and baseboards, and the blinds were broken and unusable.

The shower had visible staining and what appeared to be mildew buildup. The towels were thin, worn out, and felt overdue for replacement years ago. The carpet was covered in stains to the point where it was impossible not to notice them constantly, and the tile floors felt grimy and dirty underfoot.

The pillows were especially concerning. They looked old, discolored, and unclean enough that I genuinely could not bring myself to sleep comfortably. I ended up using a towel from my car just to avoid direct contact with the bedding.

I stayed for two nights and honestly could not relax or feel comfortable during the stay because the cleanliness issues were so noticeable. I would not stay here again, which is unfortunate because the location itself is great.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

24 May 2026

Elsemarie

Great gem in a great location. My second time staying here ... and I will be back.

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

24 May 2026

Colleen Elizabeth

Beautiful location

6/10

Pleasant

20 May 2026

Sharon

Good location bottom floor no good when you have elephant stomping around in the room above

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

19 May 2026

Elisabeth

The ocean view room was perfect, could watch the sunset from the balcony. The man in the office was extremely helpful and friendly. Would absolutely stay here again.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 May 2026

Ashley

The staff was really helpful & was always ha

10/10

Exceptional

14 May 2026

Darren

What a cute place on the beach, great staff and had plenty of beach chairs and bicycles to ride. Staff was very friendly and informative. It’s my go to.

10/10

Exceptional

14 May 2026

Nini

Beautiful spot right across the street from the beach! We used the beach towels, umbrella, and chairs that were provided at reception. Only issue is the property is old so there are a few things that didn’t work. The shower had very little pressure, and the bathtub jacuzzi ran out of hot water after only a few inches of water. So we couldn’t use it. Makes sense because it’s an older property but might be helpful to know in case that matters to you. Overall it was great though. It was my second time staying there. Would recommend if you’re trying to stay close to the beach, restaurants, shops. Overall I give it 4 stars knocking one off because of the water issues.

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

11 May 2026

Brooks

Great location to beach, food and shopping. Gool Beach hotel.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 May 2026

Loretta

Great view! Also loved the freshly ground coffee in our room! Would stay again. :)

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 May 2026

Carin

Wonderful ocean views on balcony. Close to restaurants and beach. Plenty of room for family. Very clean!

Family

10/10

Exceptional

03 May 2026

Alics

I stayed here for my birthday weekend. I like that it was right on the beach and that it was very close to LAX. 10 out of 10 would recommend

Family

10/10

Exceptional

03 May 2026

Caroline

Great location. Close to beach and restaurants.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

03 May 2026

Meshika

Rooms clean will use again

10/10

Exceptional

02 May 2026

April

This is a little gem - tucked in amongst multi-million dollar homes, quaint shops and restaurants, steps from a quieter part of the beach. The staff were incredibly friendly and helpful. The standard room oozed of charm and the hum of people and cars on the street with the salty breeze wafting in from the balcony was the perfect accent to my long weekend. I even dipped my toes in the clean delightful pool. You simply cannot find anything else like this.
This is a well-maintained and clean, adorable motel environment. With real keys! But, if you can’t take a few minor unpolished finishes, or soft water pressure, this isn’t the place for you. Also, be prepared for stairs!

Self

8/10

Excellent

26 Apr 2026

Kevan

I really liked the coziness.

Self

8/10

Excellent

23 Apr 2026

Dean

Safe beach hotel. Rare find

8/10

Excellent

21 Apr 2026

Judith

Room was clean, property was cute.

10/10

Exceptional

20 Apr 2026

Isabel

Staff was really nice, the hotel has all beach gear and bikes available to guest with no cost, and parking was in a good price. The room, was really neat and cozy/.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

20 Apr 2026

Robin

Great staff and location. Furniture needs a little update.

Family

2/10

Poor

18 Apr 2026

Alice

Terrible

10/10

Exceptional

17 Apr 2026

Tara

What incredible staff and clean wonderful rooms & view!! Thank you for a great stay! Our family will be back.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

17 Apr 2026

Becky

Loved the location. Definitely will stay here again.

Family

6/10

Pleasant

12 Apr 2026

Jessie

Apartment Deluxe is the largest unit with one bath room that can room 6 people. Bathroom is somewhat updated bath not the shower head. Entry door outdated.

Family_with_children

4/10

Poor

10 Apr 2026

Catherine

Parking was fine. This property is way more dated than the pictures showed- feels like an old motel. The location is solid, but I'm not sure I'd stay at this spot again. The photos on expedia vs the actual room felt like a real bait and switch.

Family

8/10

Excellent

09 Apr 2026

Felisita

We opted for a private patio. Our place is not the usual building where the apartments are. We are cool with that. Ours was great because it felt like AirBnB so we bought our own ingredients from Whole Foods and Trader Joe’s the four days we stayed in, and had homemade to cut salt and used our preferred avocado oil on everything. The Inn has free use of bikes and boogie boards which we appreciated. It’s so nice and safe around the area. We are from NYC so we are used to coastal feel and took the bus everywhere. Overall, it was a positive experience. Manhattan Beach felt safe and had a Martha’s Vineyard feel to it. I let the kid roam on their own and seem safer than our nyc boroughs. My only peeve is I hope they’ll have more pans and utensils to use.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

07 Apr 2026

Vanesss

So the room was amazing and comfortable and the location was great. Was our first time in California from PNW and will be back next time we go to LA.

8/10

Excellent

05 Apr 2026

Arran

A good sized room in an excellent location. The ocean view was a small gap between buildings, so not worth the extra cost

Partner

8/10

Excellent

05 Apr 2026

John

We did not have a car so parking wasn’t an issue but it seemed there was a parking lot available. The kitchen was stocked with what we needed. It was clean and was happy to see it had a dishwasher to make clean up easy. We booked the Suite because we are a family of 5. The space was adequate, but could have used better linens for the pull out couch / bed. The floor was a little dirty but other than that the room was clean and so was the bathroom. Staff was very nice and accommodating. Overall a great stay. Location was the main reason I chose this place and it did not disappoint.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

01 Apr 2026

Greg

The view was excellent and it's an easy walk down to the beach.

Self

8/10

Excellent

29 Mar 2026

Daron

I had a pleasant stay at Sea View Inn. Barbara at the front desk was especially kind and welcoming, which made check-in a great experience. The location is very convenient—just a short walk to the beach, shops, and restaurants.

One thing to note is that if you’re staying in a ground-floor room, you may hear some noise from the rooms above. Overall, though, it was a nice stay and a great spot for easy access to everything nearby.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 Mar 2026

larissa

Room was awesome minus few carpet stains they give free bike rentals beach towels and umbrellas parking it tight

6/10

Pleasant

27 Mar 2026

Tami

The room was fairly clean and very shabby. The pro was fairly dilapidated. Hard bed and lumpy pillows. About the only thing going for it is a good location. Definitely not a good value for the price.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

27 Mar 2026

Laurie

Gorgeous view from this room, great beachy vibe. Easy, covered parking. Walk to restaurants! So close to the beach.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 Mar 2026

Rachel

Parking is limited and you have to pay for it

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 Mar 2026

Sumith

Excellent

10/10

Exceptional

25 Mar 2026

Russell

Great place. Right by the beach. I would stay here again.

10/10

Exceptional

25 Mar 2026

Ryan

Property was clean and the staff was amazing

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

24 Mar 2026

Eryn

The staff was great. Location perfect. Room did not have coffee make

10/10

Exceptional

22 Mar 2026

Alixis

I really liked that this location was close to The Strand and close to eateries.

Self

8/10

Excellent

22 Mar 2026

Steven

Dated but functional

Partner

8/10

Excellent

21 Mar 2026

MARY Jean

Staff very accommodating to help us in any way.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

17 Mar 2026

Brea

Beautiful, clean, and the staff was amazing!

6/10

Pleasant

16 Mar 2026

Sarah

Room was clean enough. Staff was unfriendly and the pool heater was “broken” which we weren’t told about until we asked despite me asking about the pool upon check in. We also weren’t told that housekeeping only comes once every 3 days and we would need to be taking our own trash out. When we called for pillows for the pullout bed they argued and said there were some in closet. There was only 1.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

13 Mar 2026

Tyler

Great location. Clean and comfortable room with very comfy beds.

Partner

2/10

Poor

12 Mar 2026

Kerry

Pictures are photoshopped. The property is very run down. Location is great and the view of the ocean is nice, but you're going to have to deal with sub-standard conditions to get it.

Partner

2/10

Poor

11 Mar 2026

Michael

Absolutely horrible. No indication where to find the office and when I finally found it they were literally running it out oh one of their guest rooms which was a pigsty. Once we got to our room we found it to look nothing like the photos and no instructions on how and where to access any of the amenities that were listed like the pool, beach chairs or towels. It also was listed as ocean view but there was none. When it came time to check out, no one was in the makeshift office so I just left the key in the room. I will NEVER return

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

11 Mar 2026

Eric

Amazing the pricing for this place - you’re solely paying for location, otherwise it’s a notch above a hostel.

Self

6/10

Pleasant

10 Mar 2026

Erin

The location is great, the room was clean, and the front desk staff were nice, but the amenities are average.

Unfortunately, the biggest issue during my stay was a plumbing problem that left the toilet in my room out of order for about half of my stay. On top of that, the phones at the front desk were not working, so I wasn’t able to call for assistance or ask questions and had to walk there instead.

The front desk also operates with limited hours, so if you need anything you have to plan ahead. For example, the hotel has a very old-school setup, and the rooms still use physical keys. When I checked out, the front desk was closed, so there was nowhere obvious to leave the key or anyone available to answer checkout questions.

Overall, the location is the main highlight, but the maintenance issues and limited front desk availability made the stay less convenient than expected.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

07 Mar 2026

Jordan Lee

It was 10/10 for us, we flew in from Texas and it was our first time in Cali and it was the best. We will most definitely be back! And will stay at the same place , hopefully get the same room again 😭 made a lot of memories

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

27 Feb 2026

Susanne

The room was spacious and very clean. I had an injury and Noe helped me get my bag to my room. I didn't realize I had a two-room suite with a full kitchen! Yowza. Don't get me wrong, this isn't a 4 or 5-star experience, but the rooms are very clean, in a great location, and Barbara and Noe were super helpful.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

26 Feb 2026

Molly

Staff was very accomodating, love the location and the view! Was great to have beach amenities and free bikes rental!!

Self

6/10

Pleasant

26 Feb 2026

chris

Very courteous staff

Family

10/10

Exceptional

21 Feb 2026

Kimberly

Great location just steps away from Manhattan Beach!

10/10

Exceptional

12 Feb 2026

Maarten

Great location, in a nice part of town with restaurants, coffee shops and the beach super close

Business

8/10

Excellent

07 Feb 2026

George

Staff

10/10

Exceptional

01 Feb 2026

Marcial

Great view

10/10

Exceptional

26 Jan 2026

Scott

Very friendly and helpful staff and clean room all in a great location

8/10

Excellent

25 Jan 2026

Brendan

Great location

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jan 2026

Amber

This place is incredible! Perfect spot, beautiful rooms, super clean, staff super friendly, absolutely perfect stay!!!!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 Jan 2026

Seana

:)

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jan 2026

Shayan

Nice staff, good location.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

04 Jan 2026

Arron

Room was nice and quaint

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

02 Jan 2026

Graham

Great view lots of space, helpful staff- dated amenities

Leisure Family_with_children

2/10

Poor

20 Dec 2025

Carla

Room was

8/10

Excellent

16 Dec 2025

Stephen

clean room adequate heating and cooling minimal sea view

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

15 Dec 2025

Ronald

The staff of the property is always super.
We usually stay here for proximity to our daughters home snd walk ability to the strand.
However, for the same price we can stay at the Marriott and have first world amenities.
The Sea View is “ tired” and sorely aging. The rooms are becoming increasingly delapidated. Carpeting is grossly stained, paint peeling off the walls, cheap clogged shower heads and a pool that is NEVER heated.
This will be our last stay here.

Leisure Partner